The already rocky marriage between Awhina and Adrian faced further turmoil during MAFS Australia's Family and Friends Week. The couple, who have previously clashed over issues like Adrian's reluctance during confessions week and Awhina having a son, sat down for a pub lunch with Awhina's twin sister Cleo, Adrian's twin sisters Elita and Nikola, and his friend Jasmin.
The conversation quickly became tense as Adrian's family and friend questioned Awhina about the couple's struggles. When Awhina voiced her hurt regarding Adrian's apparent disinterest in her son, Jasmin's retort ignited the situation. Cleo immediately jumped to her sister's defence, challenging Jasmin and Adrian's sisters.
Witnesses and viewers described the scene as Adrian's family and friend "ganging up" on Awhina, even laughing as she tried to defend herself. The confrontation culminated in Adrian's family and friend abruptly leaving the table, leaving Awhina and Cleo stunned. Fans flooded social media, condemning the behaviour of Adrian's camp and lauding Cleo's loyalty. This event adds another layer to the couple's difficult journey, which saw Awhina vote to leave at the previous commitment ceremony, only staying because Adrian voted to stay.